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e. Other Table Entries. Be sure to observe all special information and notes that appear in your table.
a.
Item numbers of table 4-l indicate the sequence of the PMCS. Perform at the intervals shown below:
(1) Do your (Q) Preventive Maintenance once every 3 months.
(3) Do your (S) Preventive Maintenance once every 6 months.
(3) Do your (A) Preventive Maintenance once every year.
b. If something doesn't work, troubleshoot it with the instructions in this manual or notify your supervisor.
c. Always do your preventive maintenance in the same order, so it gets to be a habit. Once you've had some
practice, you'll spot anything wrong in a hurry.
d. If anything looks wrong and you can't fix it, write it down on your DA Form 2404. If you find something
seriously wrong, report it to DS Maintenance as soon as possible.
Dry cleaning solvent P-D-680 is TOXIC and flammable. Wear protective goggles and gloves and use in well ventilated
area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes, and do not breathe vapors. Do not use near open flame or excessive
heat. The flashpoint 100 - 140 degrees F (38 - 60 degrees C). If you become dizzy while using cleaning solvent, get
fresh air immediately and get medical aid. If contact with eyes is made, wash your eyes with water and get medical aid
immediately.
e. Keep it clean: Dirt, grease, oil and debris only get in the way and may cover up a serious problem. Clean as you
work and as needed. Use dry cleaning solvent (item 9, Appendix E) to clean metal surfaces. Use soap (item 3,
Appendix E) and water when you clean rubber or plastic material.
f. Screws and nuts: Check that they are not loose, missing, bent or broken. Look for chipped paint, bare metal, or
rust around screw heads. Tighten any that are loose.
g. Welds: Look for loose or chipped paint, rust, or gaps where parts are welded together. If you find a bad weld,
report it to DS maintenance.
h. Electric wires and connectors: Look for cracked or broken insulation, bare wires and loose or broken
connectors. Tighten loose connections and make sure wires are in good condition.